Scrutiny of LIP submissions: "second-guessing" placement of pedestrian crossings
Request ID: FOI-2989-2223 Date published: 27 February 2023
You asked
Hello,
Consider the situation where a London borough applies for LIP funding to build a new pedestrian crossing.
1. Will TfL staff normally scrutinize (and approve or reject) such a project? (How "granular" is your review? Do you look at individual proposed locations?)
2. If they will, is it correct that "approve or reject" decision will be based primarily on the record of collisions in a particular location? if not, can you please explain what factors will be considered?
Thank you.
We answered
TfL Ref: 2989-2223 Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 13 February 2023, asking for information about Local Implementation Plan (LIP) funding.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold the information you require. You asked: Consider the situation where a London borough applies for LIP funding to build a new pedestrian crossing. 1.Will TfL staff normally scrutinize (and approve or reject) such a project? (How "granular" is your review? Do you look at individual proposed locations?) 2. If they will, is it correct that "approve or reject" decision will be based primarily on the record of collisions in a particular location? if not, can you please explain what factors will be considered?
We can advise that Transport for London ask boroughs to submit all their proposals to us on a template based on the LIP Guidance that we publish annually.
The Guidance sets out the process the boroughs should follow when identifying the schemes they want us to fund. In response, we scrutinise all proposals and locations. To secure funding, the schemes must align to the Healthy Streets approach and deliver active travel benefits. Safety is an important criteria, but other benefits such as walking, cycling, the environment and accessibility also play a part. This is all outlined in the Guidance document, attached. If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me. Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed. Yours sincerely Jasmine Howard FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
